Only for Organic – Radish Red Seeds 🌱
Radish Red is a fast-growing, cool-season vegetable known for its crisp texture and mildly spicy flavor. Ideal for salads, pickles, and garnishes, this root vegetable is easy to grow and matures quickly, making it perfect for beginners and home gardeners.
How to Grow Radish Red:
✔ Sowing & Germination:
- Sowing Depth: Plant seeds ½ inch deep in loose, well-drained soil.
- Spacing: Keep 2-3 inches between plants and 8-12 inches between rows.
- Ideal Temperature: Thrives best at 15°C - 25°C.
- Germination Time: Seeds sprout within 4-7 days under suitable conditions.
✔ Growing Conditions:
- Sunlight: Requires full sun to partial shade (at least 4-6 hours of sunlight daily).
- Soil Type: Prefers moist, well-drained soil rich in organic matter (pH 5.5-7.0).
- Watering: Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged for uniform growth.
✔ Care & Maintenance:
- Fertilization: Use organic compost or balanced fertilizers (avoid high nitrogen to prevent excessive leaves).
- Weeding: Keep the area weed-free to ensure proper root development.
- Thinning: If plants are too close, thin them out to avoid overcrowding and ensure uniform root size.
- Pest & Disease Control: Watch for aphids and root maggots; neem oil or organic pesticides can help.
✔ Harvesting:
- Time to Harvest: Ready for harvest in 25-40 days when roots reach 1-2 inches in diameter.
- Harvesting Tip: Gently pull radishes from the soil; avoid over-mature radishes, as they may turn woody.
- Storage: Store in the refrigerator for up to a week for the best freshness